To the Point
If You Don't Like the Congress, Wait until Next Year
Polls show George W. Bush is the most unpopular President in American history, but Congress is more unpopular still. Also, President Bush shortens tours in Iraq, and America's largest cash crop...marijuana.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPolls show George W. Bush is the most unpopular President in American history, but Congress is more unpopular still. Even though their party took over two years ago, progressive Democrats say the White House is getting whatever it wants. So what's the problem for the Republicans? We hear both sides. Also, President Bush marks progress by shortening tours in Iraq. On Reporter's Notebook, marijuana--legal in 12 states--has surpassed corn as America's leading cash crop. We hear about the industry in California.
Banner image: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders
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3 storiesMarking Progress, Bush Shortens Troop Tours in Iraq
Announcing that increased stability in Iraq will likely allow the withdrawal of more American forces, President Bush today reduced the length of assignments there for Marines and soldiers—immediately. Nancy Youssef, former Baghdad Bureau Chief and now Chief Pentagon Correspondent for McClatchy News Service, was in Baghdad yesterday.
Read the story6 minDemocratic-Led Congress to Recess on a Very Low Note
When the Democrats took over Congress 18 months ago, there were expectations of major change. But it hasn’t happened, partly because a lot of the new Democrats are "Blue Dogs," almost as conservative as the Republicans they defeated.
Read the story34 minCalifornia's Marijuana Industry
The Drug Enforcement Administration says marijuana is as dangerous to users as heroin and PCP. It's strictly illegal under federal law. Democratic Congressman Barney Frank wants to decriminalize the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, although he concedes that will never pass.
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